Since 6 Aug.  2005

Amity Taxes

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There is a real concern with taxes in the township. We are paying more than we want to. There are 2 main reasons:

1. The Daniel Boone School Board increased taxes by 11.4% in July 2005. Amity now has the 3rd highest school taxes in Berks County. See details here.

2. New housing costs more in Amity and, as a result, homes are assessed higher and pay higher taxes. See an article here and here.

2006 Increase link

PCTA_Resolution_Demanding_Repeal_of_Act_1.pdf

Pennsylvania Coalition of Taxpayer Associations Unite.txt

Daniel Boone Taxpayers Association (DBTA) emerging from inactivity

2010 School tax increase

historical tax increases for Amity, Birdsboro and Union;

http://www.berksweb.com/tax2/

Current tax rates for all municipalities in Berks County.

http://www.co.berks.pa.us/Dept/Assessment/Documents/Tax%20Rate.pdf

New Sales Tax Proposal